Kosovo Assembly Appoints Two Judges to Council
Kosovo’s Assembly completed the selection of members for the Kosovo Council of Judges during a recent plenary session on April 24, 2026. Bashkim Hyseni was elected to the Council with a vote of 95, securing a majority among Assembly members. Ivana Milenković was subsequently elected with 87 votes.
The election process followed a standard parliamentary procedure, with the Assembly deliberating and casting their votes for each candidate. The selection of judges to the Kosovo Council of Judges is a key step in ensuring the independence and integrity of the judiciary within the country. Following the election of these two members, the Assembly has announced a forthcoming competition to appoint a third individual to the Council.
A new call for applications and a subsequent selection process will be initiated. This indicates the Assembly’s commitment to fully populate the Council with qualified candidates. The ongoing selection process underscores the importance of a robust and representative judicial system in Kosovo.
The Assembly’s actions demonstrate their continued focus on strengthening the rule of law.
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This continued instability in the Council of Judges selection process raises serious questions about the stability of the Kosovan legal system.
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